THE SENTINEL-LEADER. SPARTA. MICHIGAN THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1. 1943 — A!&UPi
ITVIACNI N*w«> Mr. and Mrs.'^Robert Wagner of Kent City m-ere Saturday overnight and Sunday guests of Mrs. John Wag- ner and family. Gilbert Pearcy. who entered Hack- ley hospital Oct. 7, underwent a rnapor operation Friday morning and ts doing fair at this writing. Sunday he was visited by his wife and children, Cpl. Hilton Pearcy of Camp Blandlng, Fla., May belle and Malcolm Pearcy and Bernard Shoemaker. Mr. and Mrs. Ormal Thompson and children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr .and Mrs. Alvin Gilbert. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blaekmer, ac- companied by Mrs. Tom Gaufibtar and daughter Bemadean of Muskegon, ar- rived home Tuesday after a few days' visit with Mr and Mrs. Blackmer's son. Pvt. Burton Blaekmer, at Camp Robinson. Ark. M: j. R. H. An dree was an all-day Thursday guest of her sister, Mrs J. L. Smith at Bailey. Mrs. Frank Maycroft was a Saturday evening supper guest of Mrs. Frank Bailey and Mrs. Sherman Stoddard. Mr. arid Mrs. Robert Wagner of Kent City. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Wagner and Herbert and Ernie Sess- leman of Conk'n, Miss Geraldine Lav- endusky cf Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wagner, were Sundav dinner guests of Mrs. John Wagner and farnllj. Sam Stuitt and Dr OJenn LewU of Muskegon visited Mr. and Mrs. Erl Wagner Wednesday. Mrs.. James Oiddis of Grand Rapids visited Mr and Mrs Frank Giddla a few days the past week and spent Saturday forenoon with Mrs. Sher- man Stoddard and Mrs. Prank Bailey. | Mr. and Mrs. Donald Seelman of Muskegon w-re Wednesday guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs John Seel- man. Mrs Roger Beecham visited Mrs. A. Olson Saturday afternoon In Muske- gon. Mr. and Mrs Marion Byrd and Ivan Stark of Detroit were weekend callers of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Gilbert. Mr. and Mrs Wm. Lewis brought their Utile son Paul home from Hack- ley hospital Wednesday. AMERICA'S GREAT Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Rodgers of Gadsden. Ala.. Miss Carrie Rodgers and Mrs Mat tie Gravlln of Muskegon spent Thursday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Wm Karel. Mr. and Mrs Leonard Steig were in Muskeg LEADER CLASSIFIEDS PAY! Time to Think About Winter! There's many a sturdy, faithful winter coat thai can be put on its feet i again a good clean- ing and be ready for an- other winter of steady wear. Look over your winter clothes now and send us anything that •*. CELEBRATE VICTORY BY BUYING BOMBS IN THE VICTORY LOANlooks a t *al l possible. You'll be pleasantly sur- prised at the results. OPEN DAILY From 8 A- M. to 6 P. M. SATURDAYS 8 A. M. to 9 P. M. THIS MESSAGE (SPONSORED BY Sparta Sparta Chamber of Commerce Cleaners * THE SENTINEL - LEADER; SP ABT A, MIgHJGAN THUBfiSAY. NOVEMBER 1, 1946 Kalamazoo with Mrs. Addle Leaver POLICE OFFICER Mrs. C. B Leaver spent the week- HITS BULL'S EYE end with her mother in Cedar Springs. Mr and Mrs. Wm. Herrgord and NEWS SPLASHES The Sparta Hunting and Fishing son of Muskegon were Sunday supper KENT CITY NEWS guests of Mr and Mrs. Jos. Peterson. Club members were entertained last SPARTA NEWS week by Les Coykeodal of the Rock- Mrs. Katherlne KUnt was taken 111 WAR CHEST ford State Police Post. Les demon- last Friday and her daughter. Mrs. Latest available report* show a strated his shooting ability which is Mrs. C. W. Fulkeison. Correspondent—Phone 2701 Ottlng?r. to* her to her home a week steady upw»«i climb in War Cnest very well known, but must be seen to The Poplar St. Club will meet with i Mr. and Mrs Enos' only other son. ago last Friday and brought her home rx«n nrr.u>i of East y.««»iny and i Mrs. Nathan Wilkinson, the former cuotas for this area. be appreciated. Mrs. Oscar Bjork on Nov. 9 j Eujeas. last his life In the service of again on Wednesday. w^iach-! «tri» RoselL hM Wl th» emptor - >----•- the entire ~K» MUM *mnt itb* Mr mnA v»ra Rruee and his country. Mr and Mrs. Leon Klint and Uttle ers In Lake Odessa high school. *»nl of Klrkhoff Electric uo. rural area in the county with an ov- ion drove to Lapeer Saturday and; Ray -nond Wiioer nas rns release cnaries came to see tneir mot ner ana Chicago Thursday to meet her hus- cussed. The dates for the hunt were from Thursday night until Sunday ersubscription of 64%. extended to Friday noon visited Mr and Mrs. Norman Rosell.! fro.-n the army air corps and returned grandmother Saturday alternoon and night at the J. W. 8pangehberg home band. Sgt. Wilkinson, who Is receiving Alpine has subscribed 83'5>. Spar-a They also visited her brother in Mt o his home here from the Philippines Mr. and Mrs. A. L-Baron and Delores his discharge at Ft. Sheridan, having Captains of the two teams are Clif- while attending the teachers institute township 551 and Sparta village ford VanDenHout and Leo Murray. Pleasant - Wednesday. tnd Billy visited Mrs. Klint Sunday. in Orand Rapids. Also Lt. Anne J. served 4* years « 74% Supper will be Sunday night. Nov. 4 Miss Barbara Johnson of Hart villi- j Orlie Grow ha* received his dis- A family dinner was served on Sun- Spangenberg of the Percy Jones Hos- which were spent In the China-India- All quotas are expected to reach the at 7:00 o'clock, at the Camp Lake Pa- sd Evelyn English over tne weekend, i charge and Joined^his wl.e here Sat- day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. pital of Battle Creek spent Thursday Burma theatre of operations. After top before the annual Victory dinner vilion. Mary Bonner of Grand Rap.ds vi-it-' urday evening' . The""y" went' to Cro.og E. Rice in honor of Mrs. Rice's birth- visiting relatives in Chicago they will day. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. and Friday with her parents, Mr. and this Thursday evening. V- ed E-oise English last Thursday. lor over Sunday, accompanied by Mrs. spend a few days with her parents, Mr. Arltne Patterson and little Jimmy. IChaJmer Holben and son Bud of Mrs. J. W. Spangenberg of 8. Union FAHLINGS ARE Hilda English of Hastings visited street. and Mrs. Malcolm Resell and will MINSTREL SHOW her mother last Wednesday. A few of the friends of Mrs. C. V- Grand Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Russe.1 Mr. and Mrs. Neal apsngenberg of make their home at Spring Lake. MARRIED 25 YEARS National Book Week. Nov. 12-17. Fulkerscn surprised her Friday open- McDonald and daughter Fay of Cpi- Eric li"wrtin of Rockford. who The M.P.R- minstrel show was a Or ant: Mr and Mrs. Dwlght Rice and East T.an»ing were supper guests of decided success, ss lndlcaited by ca- will be observed In the Kent City ing. reminding her t.iat it was her has Just returned from England, call- birthday. They brought ice cream and yon Jack and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark last week pacity crowds which attended both Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Fahling cele- branch of the Kent County Library. Tuesday evening and overnight guests ed on Mr. and Mrs. M. Rosell Friday brated their 25th weddin* anniversary Please watch next week's paper for beautiful blrhtday cake and also lOatt and son Charles of Belfllng. of his brother Justin and family. atfernoon. en Tuesday, Octobcr 10. wlt.a open plans for Wednesday. Nov. 14 birthday cards. It wa, a complete Mr. and Mrs. Duane Rice and Mr. and The rooms of the American Legion ^The™ club* will have a substantial Mrs. Albert Scvhsenhal of Halt; Mr. Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Slee erf Cold- sum as a result of their feforts In house In the afternoon and evening. Mrs. Henry Mansfield left Saturday surprise and their thoughtfulness w.«s water were guests of Mrs. Edith l*ary hall are being redecorated. Over 100 friends and relatives called much appreciated by Mrs. Fulk-rron and Mrs. Jack Rollins. Mrs. Elmer staging the show which will be used for Boone. Mesick and CadUlic where Martens and .«on Jack. over the weekend, leaving Monday for Mrs. Noble Gaut spent the weekend to wish them well and reminisce. The she win visit relatives for a couple of Mr. and Mrs. Otto James of Mus- with her daughter. Mrs. Charles Saur to advance the various winter activi- to South Bend. Ind to attend the Ithaca. ties of its membership. rooms were decorated with crystal and weeks. Sunday affternoon callers of Mr. in Orand Rapids. silver vases filled with white and Me Notre Dame-Iowa ball game and vis- Susan Bouwkamp. daughter of Mr. Everyone greatly enjoyed the Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Twiss of and Mr . H E Rice and family were ' and Mrs. Eugene Bouwkamp, is 111 Staff Sgt. and Mrs. Oliver Butler colored flowers. Hollywood. Calif, visited friends and ited relatives there until Sunday af- Mr and Mrs. Lawrence Spaulding and and many fine expressions were heard ternoon. with chicken pox. arrived home Friday from Kingston. Mr and Mrs. Fahling were marr.ed relatives from Wednesday night until thil^i-en. Merna ani Bobby of Grand N. C. SSgt. Butler was called back regarding the talent displayed by an Mr. and Mrs. Albert Noffke and Mrs. James Beute has returned from who took pait in the wide variety of at Trinity Lutheran parsonage and Friday noon. They made a flying Rapids. to his base Monday. were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Henry trip, coming througn with some their nephew. Robert Casey of Fsrm- Mrs. Richard Merry weather of the hospital and Is convalescing at Mr. and Mr*. Chas. Curtis of Mus- acts We will all ~*k forward with ington, .«pent the weekend with Mr. her home on Orchard drive. great pleasure to future minstrel shows Dinkel. The Failings have four chil- friends who were coming to Detroit Grand RsDids called on her grand- kegon spent the weekend at the home and Mr». E. J. Casey and family. parents Thursday afternoon, also her Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Vandermeer and which we hope will became an annual dren. Mrs. Charles Kellogg. Donald to buy a new car. of Mrs. Curtis' brother and sister-in- and Alfred, and Hulda and live grand- Mr and Mrs. M. E. Moore drove to aunt. Mrs. Jack Rollins and family. family have moved to the Bradford Rev. Mattson.of Rock Island. IU-. law. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence O riff In. P children. Manistee Thursday and remained un- Mr. and Mrs Charla3 Collins and house on W. Division to be with her To Wm. Giobs. his able staff and who was guest speaker at the Mamre- Mrs. Harold Foley and children of lund Lutheran church last Sunday, til Sunday with their brother-in-law their ron-in-law and daughter. Mr. mother. Cedar Springs spent the weekend at to all the performers and others who and sister. Mr. and Mrs. E. C Burton and Mrs. Pat Kelly of Grand Haven Mrs. E. W. Smith, who has been assisted in the promotion of the show MIZPAH CLASS was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. , p. H. Thomas Mr. Moore and Mr Burton did some are on a trip to Lakevlew to tee Mr seriously ill. Is reported to be slightly M- Alien. go deserved thanks from the commun- fishing but most of the fish got away Mrs Lillian Parker entertained 251 Mrs Belle Rolston of Muskegon and Mrs. Dan Wurzburg. also to visit improved. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Nelson. Mrs. Ar- ity at large. Mr and Mrs. Chai. Mundinger, Carl, Roy Collin* at the police post at Cen- members of the Mlxpah Class Friday | spent a few days last week with Mrs who was home from Orand Rapids Thayer Ouild met Monday evening thur Nelson- and her mother. Mrs. afternoon at her home on Alma St H. Bod ell and Mrs. Chas. Stone terllne. near Detroit. They expect to with Mr*. San ford Deyo. Mrs. E O. MUl?man, spent from Saturday until ROTARY"NEWS for the weekend, and Paul were en-, Mr*. G. W. McJfwell. president, open- CUfford Emmons, who has been In return Wednesday. Beckwlth gave a talk on Patience. Monday with Dr. and Mrs. Charles Lt. John Sjogren. Kent County's tertained at the Andrew Johnson ed devotions with the theme song, with a hospital In Paris for several weeks, home Sunday. Don CoUlns left Sunday for Hondo. Faith and Trust. Mrs. Wm. Bosch Bradstrum in Blissfield. only recipient of the Congressional Texas. Tying field after a furlough reviewed "Wheels in His Head." Mrs. M. Athea-n at the piano. Mrs. was expected to leave In a plane for Mr. and Mrs. John Hale, formerly Medal of Honor, was guest speaker at Maxwell gave the "Po^m of Prayer," the U. S. on Oct. 26. Raymond VanBelkum. who has been with his parents here The Burt Circle of the Methodist of Cedar Springs, are the parents of Monday's meeting. He gave a very in- spending his • furlough with h:* par- Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blaudford vis- church will meet Wednesday. Nov. 7 followed by the Collect. Mrs. Daisy The Andrew Johnson family were a daughter, Barbara Joyce, born at teresting as well as vivid description Holben reported the calls and oards happy Sundav to have their son Har- ents. has been sent to Camp Swift. ited Mr. and Mrs. Blrsley in Cedar with Mrs. R/M^nraad. St. Marys hospital. Monday. October of the battle in which lie was en- Springs Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Roth of fcl-elby sent to shut-ins. Mrs. Parker read old home with them for a family din- j Texas. _ . , mnA u_ 29. Mrs. Hale has been making her gaged. and which eventually led to severa' selections pertaining to every- ner Mrs. I la roil Johnson and nttle ] Mr and Mrs. SI Briggs andI Mr . were Thursday and Friday guests of home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. his distinguished award. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Wabeke were In Mr. and Mrs. Arthur La Vine. day living. daughter of Fremont were present. al-|Lkla Herrendeeu of Sparta called on Detroit from Sunday until Tuesday. Herb Carlson of Sparta Mr. Hale Said Sjogren, "it's wonderful to have 90 Mr and Mrs. Arthur Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Osborn Sund. y Regular meeting cf Harmony Chap- jifter three years overseas, has received The nighllght of entertainment for Mr. and Mrs Wm. Putney of Johet. been honored so highly, but a man the afternoon was an original rhyme Harold has been over- al ternoon. ter. No 34. O.E.S.. Monday evening. his discharge and they plan to make surely wouldn't want to go through Mrs. Power. Ill drove here Saturday to bring their using the given names of the' group, seas for twenty months. Mr and Mrs. Ciias. Dahlln of Spar- mother, Mrs. Blanche Putney, home Nov. 5. An open installation of tho their htsne in Sparta, where he will such experiences again." tA were Sunday afternoon callers at elected and appointed officers will be employed. by Mrs. Athfarn. The hostess, assist- Mr and Mrs. Orvllle Retfey were and their aunt, Mrs. Blanche O'Neal, ed by the committee, served sand- guests of their parents. Mr. and Mrs the Andrew Carlson home. follow the regular meeting. Ine* and Mrs. Archie Light has returned from who has beeii discharged from the FOOTBALL NEWS wlchas, cookies and tea. The next Emmett Seller, from Friday until Mr. and Mrs. Will Stream. Mr. and army. They expect io remain at their Barth Carlson are chairmen of the a visit with her daughter. Mrs. Oear je Mrs. Arnold Stream and tons and Mr social hour. Officers' practloe meet- The Spartans were unable to stop meeting will be with Mrs Hanson, Tuesday, when they went to Kilama- home here for a few weeks. Beasecker and family, in MarysvlUe. the attack of a heavier Zeeland team \oo to visit Mrs. ReUey's parents. Or- and Mrs Milton Wylle and Dick spent ing will be held Thursday evening at Ohio. Mr ., Effie Emmorey Is spend! .g the last Wednesday on the loc*J field and \Ule has an honorable discharge from Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Byron week with her son Orval and wife. the Temple. CASNOVIA CHURCH Harris at Ravenna. lost by a 13 to 0 scon-. the army air corps. Pvt. and Mrs. Irving Fyder, who Sparta score;!! early In the first BAZAAR NOV. 7 M: and Mrs. Otis Enos and their The WSC3 will meet at the cnurch have been visiting their parents here, quarter with P.raight scoring from the son. Donald, spent the past week in a on Friday evening. Nov. 2. have gone, he to an army camp and 2-yard line. The Woman's Society of tne Meth- cottage at Long and Round Lakes. Mr. and Mrs. Otto James fo Mus- she to her parent*' home In Ravenna. The Zeeland boys really went to odist church. Casnovia. *U1 ho'.d their kegon were Sunday dinner guests of Pvt. Or ah Kelly Is on he. way home annual fan dinner and bazaar In the Mr. and Mrs. Albert Atkinson. work with Boes leading the attack by CARD OF THANKS after having been overseas